Sorry for the incoming rant, I just need a place to vent real quick.

The holiday season is over, and my book sales/page reads have all but died. And that's okay, seeing as I wrote a Christmas-themed kids book. I'm now nearing completion on the second in the series, and I'm getting hit with major bouts of anxiety and self-doubt.

My first book sold over 800 copies from October 2023 to now, a number beyond my wildest dreams. And as I near the completion (of the first draft) of the sequel, I fear no one will buy it once it's released. The story feels a little messier than the first. It's not a direct sequel, but a standalone that takes place after the first book's events featuring a whole new cast of characters along with the titular character. I didn't want my main character to be limited to only Christmas stories, as I want my books to be read year-round.

I just hope my story comes together in the end and people like it.